In my Google Reader account today I spotted this gem: Get Some Sleep! by Randy Murray. A quick excerpt:
Sleep is one of the great joys of life. And sleep deprivation is used as a torture technique, a way of programming inductees in cults. Why would you torture yourself, diminish your mental capacities and do inferior work?
Sure, I’ve written about the need to sleep more so you can focus, but I think Randy’s article is really worth a read. I never really thought about comparing sleep deprivation to torture, but it’s a perfect fit. You wouldn’t waterboard yourself, so why would you purposely deprive yourself of sleep?
Sleep helps you focus, letting you get the same amount of work done in less time. That frees up the rest of your time to let you do whatever you want. Getting enough sleep is crucial to lead a simple life. Are you getting enough sleep?